Global Economy

State Department 20 hours ago

State Department issues security alert amid 'heavy gunfire' near US Embassy in Haiti

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti issued an urgent security alert as heavy gunfire erupted in Port-au-Prince. American citizens were warned to avoid areas near the embassy.

United Nations 2 days ago

UN faces severe cash crisis as Trump admin ramps up pressure on world body

U.N. faces potential cash crisis by July as unpaid dues hit record $1.568 billion. Secretary-General António Guterres warns of liquidity problems amid funding cuts.

Iran 2 days ago

Trump admin labels Israel 'model US ally' ahead of major military aid talks

Trump's new National Defense strategy positions Israel as a "model ally" in Middle East doctrine, fundamentally reshaping U.S. military aid discussions.

U.K. Politics 2 days ago

Trump warns UK it's 'very dangerous' to do business with China after Starmer's Beijing meeting

President Trump warned the U.K. it is “very dangerous" to deepen ties with China after PM Keir Starmer met Xi Jinping in Beijing, also cautioning that Canada faces even greater risk.

United Kingdom 2 days ago

80-year-old lottery winner sentenced for bankrolling $400M drug empire from cottage with son

Lottery winner John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a $400 million counterfeit pill empire from his cottage after a 2010 windfall.

Donald Trump 2 days ago

Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to major news outlets

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS for $10 billion over the alleged illegal disclosure of his tax information by a "rogue, politically motivated" employee to news organizations.

Virginia 2 days ago

Virginia Democrats seek dozens of new tax hikes, including on dog walking and dry cleaning

Virginia Democrats proposed new taxes on dog walking, gym memberships, and deliveries despite campaigning on affordability promises under Gov. Spanberger.

China 3 days ago

US allies edge closer to Beijing as critics warn China is gaining leverage over Washington

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Carney announces trade deal with China, escalating tensions as allies defy U.S. pressure.

China 3 days ago

China executes 11 people convicted in scam crackdown

Chinese authorities on Thursday announced they executed 11 people convicted in a massive cross-border fraud scheme worth roughly $1.4 billion.

Crime 5 days ago

Feds charge 87 individuals in massive ATM 'jackpotting' operation linked to Tren de Aragua gang

Massive ATM theft ring exposed 87 members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua accused of stealing millions through "jackpotting" scheme to fund terrorism.